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Are you worried about your behaviour?

It takes a lot of strength to acknowledge that things may not be right. This page explains what some of the next steps may be, and what the journey to becoming your best self can include.

Ask yourself:

Have I ever shouted or screamed at a family member?
Have I ever called a family member insulting or belittling names and constantly criticised them?
Have I ever prevented my partner spending money for their personal use?
Have I ever slapped, hit, pushed or shoved a family member – or threatened to?

Have I ever scared my partner or children?
Have I ever thrown something in my partner’s or child’s presence, such as a glass, a chair or tv remote?
Have I ever pressured my partner into doing something sexual that they didn’t want to?
Have I ever tried to stop my partner doing something that they wanted to do? (for example, going out with friends, having a job, doing some study)

Relationships have their ups and downs, with occasional disagreements or arguments. Most people will feel frustrated, disappointed or angry with a relative or partner at some point. But there is a difference between a healthy level of disagreement and using violence and control.

If you answered yes to one of more of these questions, you should give us a call. Call us on 1300 766 491 or chat online (live chat below right)

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What to expect when you call Men’s Referral Service

Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 490

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Who can the Men’s Referral Service support?

Men who have or are still behaving abusively
Family members who are impacted by a man’s use abusive behaviours
Friends, family or colleagues of people who may be using or experiencing family violence and wish to understand how to support their friends, family, or colleagues
Professionals wishing to support a client who is using or experiencing family violence

When you call us

You can remain anonymous – you don’t need to give us your name or any identifying details
We will listen to you and treat you with respect
We will do our best to help you
We will provide you with referrals to local services that will help you take the next steps

Find out what types of support are available

Find a men’s behaviour change program

Men’s behaviour change programs are still operating. As a result of COVID-19, group-based delivery across the country has largely ceased, with individual telephone or video-based support being offered at this time.

Men’s Behaviour Change Program providers are still available to take your calls, offer a service and link you with other agencies depending on your individual circumstances.

The list below details the Men’s Behaviour Change Program providers in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. If you’re a provider and these details are no longer current, please contact us so we can make appropriate changes: communications@ntv.org.au

Find a provider in your area

How to support someone who is experiencing family violence

Family violence is a pattern of violent and controlling behaviours that take many different forms. It happens within intimate relationships as well as between family members and is rarely a one-off incident.

If you are experiencing violence, there are a number of national and state-based services that can help.

Are you concerned about how a friend, colleague or relative behaves towards their partner, children or another family member?

Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 490

When you call us, we can talk about your concerns and give you information about what you can do.

Do not attempt to intervene in a situation involving physical violence, or where physical violence might occur. Call the police on 000.

Your rights and responsibilities

Client charter of rights and responsibilities

This Charter aims to ensure that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities as a client of NTV, and can be confident that your rights will be upheld by our staff.

Read Your rights and responsibilities